The Gathering Dark: An Anthology of Folk Horror by Tori Bovalino

The Gathering Dark: An Anthology of Folk Horror

Tori Bovalino

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fiction fantasy horror lgbtqia+ short stories dark mysterious medium-paced

272 pages | first published 2022

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A cemetery full of the restless dead. A town so wicked it has already burned twice, with the breath of the third fire looming. A rural, isolated bridge with a terrifying monster waiting for the completion of its summoning ritual. A lake that allow...
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Summary of 263 reviews

Moods

dark 98%
mysterious 72%
tense 58%
emotional 27%
adventurous 16%
sad 14%
reflective 10%
challenging 7%
funny 1%
hopeful 1%

Pace

fast 51%
medium 41%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 62% | Plot: 17% | Character: 10% | N/A: 9%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 34% | N/A: 26% | Yes: 22% | No: 16%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 24% | N/A: 17% | No: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 3% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 37% | N/A: 13% | No: 10%

Average rating

3.57

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